In the dark and distant future, Armageddon has given rise to an eternal war between the humans, lead by the Vatican, and the Methuselah Empire, the domain of the vampires!

A plot to assassinate the Methuselah Emperor is revealed at last, but it's not Radu who is accused of the crime-Ion, Esther and company are suddenly the main suspects! Astharoshe struggles with her own immortality, and how feelings of loyalty and love can change over the course of centuries. Meanwhile, Deitrich has yet another cruel twist of fate in store for his beloved Esther...